Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKE OME 2018 !!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Akainu throws a jab when Takeshi was well out of range.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Akainu sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akainu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takeshi dives in and grabs Akainu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akainu pushes down on Takeshi's head and hops out.
Takeshi moves in looking to clinch but Akainu pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Akainu.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and Akainu moves out of range easily.
Takeshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akainu can pounce on him.
Akainu connects with a looping right hand. #KD#
Akainu lands a high kick to the side of Takeshi's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Akainu dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Takeshi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi is still in real trouble! Can Akainu finish him?
Akainu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akainu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Akainu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Akainu won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Akainu trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Akainu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Akainu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takeshi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takeshi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takeshi! #REVB#
Akainu is trying to control Takeshi's posture but Takeshi avoids it.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Akainu is working from the bottom.
Akainu struggling a bit here.
Akainu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Takeshi working away.#T2##SUB2#
Takeshi has hold of Akainu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Akainu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Takeshi cranks the arm and Akainu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Akainu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ichi Takeshi!
Our winner, Ichi Takeshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Sakazuki Akainu had this to say: 'Fuck you!'.

Event: CFC 423
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Hammouche misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Akainu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Akainu.
Akainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akainu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hammouche in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Akainu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hammouche goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akainu prevents it.
Hammouche wants to take the fight to the mat but Akainu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akainu working aggressively here.
A short right from Akainu on the inside.
Hammouche blocks an uppercut.
Akainu misses with some punches.
Akainu stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammouche misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akainu. #BC#
Hammouche breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Hammouche misses.
Akainu misses with a hook. Hammouche ducked under it nicely.
Hammouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akainu. That did some damage!#T1#
Akainu cracks Hammouche with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammouche motions for Akainu to come forward. Hammouche throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Hammouche.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akainu, right into the meat.
Hammouche moves out of range of the body kick from Akainu.
Hammouche comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hammouche misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Akainu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hammouche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akainu effectively controlling the action here.
Hammouche scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akainu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Akainu to work.
Akainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akainu taking a breather.
Hammouche misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammouche.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Hammouche is rocked!
Akainu misses with some punches.
Oh Hammouche is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akainu has a couple of punches blocked by Hammouche.
Hammouche blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammouche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammouche seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammouche tries to break the clinch but Akainu is controlling the position.
Akainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammouche lands a right hand.
Hammouche on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akainu takes a shot to the head.
Hammouche can't find room to land a body shot as Akainu controls the action.
Hammouche is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djamel Hammouche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammouche tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akainu's elbow.
Akainu misses with the head strike.
Hammouche on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Hammouche breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akainu.
Hammouche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akainu.#T3#
Hammouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akainu misses with a hook. Hammouche ducked under it nicely.
Hammouche looks to land a right hand but Akainu moved out of range.
Akainu cracks Hammouche with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hammouche falls to his knees and Akainu doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakazuki Akainu!
An out of breath Sakazuki Akainu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMANIAK 21 West vs Williamson
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akainu - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akainu. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akainu lands a leg kick that knocks Davis off balance momentarily.
Akainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Hector Davis has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Akainu misses.
Davis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akainu defends it well.
Akainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Akainu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akainu throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Akainu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akainu connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu lands with a kick to the temple. Davis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Akainu connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Davis.
Akainu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Akainu throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akainu is looking to chop away at Davis's legs.
Davis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akainu misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Akainu gets caught napping as Davis dives in and scores a takedown. Akainu manages to retain guard.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akainu is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akainu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akainu tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position. #T2#
Akainu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Davis winds up and cracks Akainu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Akainu defends the submission attempt.
Akainu trying to control here. #SUB#
Akainu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akainu trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akainu defends it well.
Akainu is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB#
Akainu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
Akainu is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Akainu is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akainu avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Davis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Akainu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Davis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Davis!
In his post fight interview, Hector Davis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Sakazuki Akainu was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you!'.

Event: MMANIAK 18 - New Era 185
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Akainu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Akainu slips a straight right by Collins.
Akainu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akainu thuds his shin into the meat of Collins's side.
Akainu lands a leg kick that knocks Collins off balance momentarily.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Akainu counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Collins! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sakazuki Akainu!
A victorious Sakazuki Akainu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMANIAK 15 - No judges!
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Akainu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ciosek connects with a single shot there.
Ciosek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akainu.
Akainu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ciosek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ciosek looks to score with a jab to the body but Akainu is just out of range.
As Ciosek backs away, Akainu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ciosek.
Ciosek misses with a few strikes there.
Akainu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ciosek. That did some damage!
Akainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akainu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ciosek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ciosek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ciosek throws a body punch but Akainu moves out of range.
Donk. Ciosek catches Akainu right on the button with a cross.
Ciosek misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akainu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akainu thumps Ciosek with a low kick.#T1#
Akainu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ciosek's sensitive parts.
Ciosek connects with a right hand. Akainu shakes it off.
Ciosek throws a right and a left that Akainu avoids nicely.
Akainu throws out a leg kick but Ciosek moves out of range and Akainu only half commits.
Ciosek misses with a leg kick.
Akainu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ciosek just manages to avoid it.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akainu throws a wild body kick that Ciosek sees coming a mile off.
Akainu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akainu wants to slow Ciosek down by chopping away at his legs.
Akainu pushes Ciosek away with a front kick.
Akainu throws a head kick but Ciosek moves out of range.
That kick from Ciosek tenderised Akainu's leg. Akainu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciosek takes a swing at Akainu's ribcage but misses.
Ciosek moves out of range as Akainu throws a body kick.
Ciosek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akainu throws out the jab.
Akainu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciosek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciosek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akainu.
Ciosek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akainu throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Akainu.
A slow jab from Akainu misses its intended target.
Akainu throws a hook but Ciosek blocks it.
Ciosek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ciosek lands a jab.
A left and a right from Ciosek both land. Nice combination.
Ciosek throws a good cross that connects.
Ciosek misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Ciosek misses.
Ciosek misses with a hook.
Ciosek moves in looking to clinch but Akainu pushes him off.#T3#
Ciosek throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Ciosek pushes Akainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Akainu working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Akainu pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Akainu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akainu.
Ciosek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciosek backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Zbigniew Ciosek has been cut.
Akainu lands with a left to the head.
Akainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ciosek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Ciosek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akainu scores with a shot to the side of Ciosek's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciosek has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
Akainu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ciosek pushes off an throws an elbow but Akainu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akainu pushes Ciosek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciosek looking to throw knees to the head but Akainu is blocking nicely.
Ciosek lands a shoulder strike.
Ciosek misses with a punch on the inside.
Akainu pushes Ciosek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Zbigniew Ciosek's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciosek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akainu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Akainu. #T5#
Akainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akainu slowing the pace effectively.
Akainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Akainu as the two fighters clinch.
Ciosek looks winded!
Ciosek blocking some punches.
Akainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Akainu. #CUT#
The cut above Zbigniew Ciosek's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right hand to the body from Akainu.
Akainu lands a right hand.
Akainu lands a nice uppercut.
Ciosek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ciosek can turn it around.
Akainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Akainu lands a big left hand right to the temple and Ciosek goes down! #ROC#
Ciosek is rocked!#CUT#
Zbigniew Ciosek's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#SUB#
Akainu is working for a submission of some sort.
Ciosek is still in real trouble! Can Akainu finish him?
Ground and pound from Akainu.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zbigniew Ciosek's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sakazuki Akainu!
A very excited looking Sakazuki Akainu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMANIAK - Lucky 13
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Vilenius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akainu in his tracks.
Vilenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akainu.
Akainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vilenius with a nice cross.
Akainu missing with a left hand there. Vilenius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilenius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the body from Vilenius misses
and Akainu counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Akainu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akainu avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Akainu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Akainu tenderised Vilenius's leg. Vilenius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vilenius looks to land a right hand but Akainu moved out of range.
Akainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body kick there by Akainu.
Akainu cracks Vilenius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akainu misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Vilenius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Vilenius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vilenius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vilenius working his ground and pound in the gym.
Well, if Vilenius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Akainu tries to roll over but Vilenius keeps him under control.
Akainu wants to control but Vilenius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akainu is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vilenius is nestled in close to Akainu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akainu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vilenius is working away from the top position though.
Vilenius thows a huge punch but Akainu dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Akainu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Vilenius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akainu is not content to let Vilenius control the position.
Vilenius works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Vilenius lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akainu hang on?
Vilenius landing punches.
Vilenius with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Akainu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vilenius wants to control the pace but Akainu is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Vilenius.
Akainu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vilenius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akainu?
Vilenius raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilenius with the ground and pound from mount.
Vilenius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Vilenius connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vilenius unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Vilenius.
Akainu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vilenius looking to finish Akainu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Akainu!
Akainu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akainu is working hard here to advance position.
Vilenius working Akainu over with strikes here.
Akainu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vilenius landing strikes from the mount.
Vilenius postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Akainu is out cold - huge knockout for Vilenius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Asko Vilenius!
Asko Vilenius is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Asko Vilenius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Sakazuki Akainu had this to say: 'Fuck you!'.

Event: MMANIAK 11
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Akainu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akainu.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Akainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie tries to bum rush Akainu with a series of wild strikes but Akainu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Akainu.
That kick from Akainu tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Akainu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie dives in and grabs Akainu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akainu pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Akainu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akainu tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.#T1#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Akainu. #CUT#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Akainu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akainu misses the jab.
Akainu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakazuki Akainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Akainu misses with a straight left.
Akainu throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Akainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akainu. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Akainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akainu throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand. #T2##TD2#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Akainu keeps moving.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Akainu is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stands up over Akainu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Akainu's brow.
Gracie is pushing down on Akainu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akainu is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Akainu defends the submission attempt.
Akainu trying to control but Gracie postures up. #T3#
Akainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akainu trying to control from the bottom.
Akainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Akainu looking for submissions off his back.
Akainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akainu is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akainu is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akainu avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akainu is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akainu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Gracie wants to control but Akainu is keeping him busy.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akainu defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Akainu's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie winds up and cracks Akainu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akainu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Akainu is defending well.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Akainu's head.
Akainu is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akainu avoid being mounted?
Akainu is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksymilian Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Akainu is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Akainu tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Akainu moved out of range nicely.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Akainu.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akainu.
Akainu missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akainu with a body shot.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Akainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akainu, right into the meat.
Gracie throws a hook but Akainu avoids it easily.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Akainu.
Akainu connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Akainu.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Akainu is just out of range.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akainu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Akainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akainu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Akainu tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akainu.
Akainu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Akainu - just one landing.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maksymilian Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie sizes up Akainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sakazuki Akainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie checks a low kick from Akainu.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Akainu.
Gracie takes a swing at Akainu's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Akainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akainu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akainu.#T3#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
You can see that Gracie has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Akainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akainu tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Akainu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws the left hand but Akainu avoids the punch easily.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Akainu checks it.
Akainu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akainu throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Akainu counters with a straight right hand.
Akainu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakazuki Akainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akainu's head backwards.
A slow jab from Akainu misses its intended target.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Akainu misses with a straight left.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Akainu is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Akainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie wants to slow Akainu down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from Akainu.
Akainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Akainu, which made it look bad.
Akainu thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sakazuki Akainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Akainu, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Akainu against the cage but Akainu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akainu throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akainu as he jumps to the side.
Akainu dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie defending well as Akainu loads up on a big left hand.
Akainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akainu thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Akainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Akainu is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Akainu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.#T1#
Gracie looks to land a combination but Akainu avoids it well.
Akainu is looking to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Akainu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Akainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akainu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sakazuki Akainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
An inside leg kick lands from Akainu.
Akainu misses with a head kick.
Akainu thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Akainu saw that one coming.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akainu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Akainu thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Akainu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akainu is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akainu cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akainu throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Akainu misses the target.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Akainu.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Akainu avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Akainu gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Akainu lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Akainu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Akainu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Akainu - just one landing.
Akainu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akainu. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akainu avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Akainu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Gracie blocks a head kick by Akainu.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Akainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akainu throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie flicks out a counter leg kick but Akainu steps away.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie swings for the body but Akainu moves out of range.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakazuki Akainu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Akainu tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akainu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Akainu avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akainu.
Akainu scores with a kick to the body.
Akainu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akainu walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Akainu connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akainu connects with a high kick.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akainu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Akainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
A big left from Akainu misses.
Akainu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akainu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akainu misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Akainu circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Akainu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Sakazuki Akainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Akainu connects with a single shot there.
Akainu throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akainu misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Akainu tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akainu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Gracie backs away, Akainu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akainu. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akainu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Akainu blocks a jab.
Akainu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akainu defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Akainu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Akainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Akainu with an uppercut!
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Akainu lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand. #T4#
Akainu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akainu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akainu. Akainu obviously looking to wear him down.
Akainu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie takes a swing at Akainu's ribcage but misses.
Akainu slips under a jab from Gracie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akainu.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Akainu's shoulder, as Akainu tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Akainu tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Akainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakazuki Akainu had his way with Maksymilian Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akainu sprawls well. Akainu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Akainu finds it's target.
Akainu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie flicks out a counter leg kick but Akainu steps away.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Akainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Akainu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Akainu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie checks a low kick from Akainu.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Akainu.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Akainu throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Akainu leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakazuki Akainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Akainu tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akainu connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakazuki Akainu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Akainu slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Akainu.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akainu. Akainu obviously looking to wear him down.
Akainu moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Akainu slips under a jab.
Akainu connects with a solid leg kick.
Akainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akainu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akainu throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akainu misses with a body kick.
Akainu moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Akainu connects with a jab.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akainu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akainu thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Akainu.
Maksymilian Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Akainu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Akainu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akainu manages to avoid it.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Akainu.
Akainu looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Akainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akainu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akainu.
Akainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Akainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakazuki Akainu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akainu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakazuki Akainu!
Our winner, Sakazuki Akainu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UGD 29:Sturm Vs Ruth
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Maulovski misses the jab.
Maulovski throws a looping overhand right but Akainu ducks down to avoid it.
Maulovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maulovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akainu moves away from the strike by Maulovski.
Akainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Maulovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maulovski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akainu looks for the body kick but Maulovski saw that one coming.
Maulovski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Akainu gets tackled into the cage by Maulovski. Maulovski maintains the clinch.
Maulovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akainu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Maulovski fails to land.
Akainu blocks an uppercut.
Akainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maulovski pushes Akainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maulovski.
Akainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Maulovski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Akainu fails to land.
Akainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maulovski.
Maulovski misses with the head strike.
Akainu trying to stall but Maulovski improves his position.
Akainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akainu tries a body shot but Maulovski blocks it.
Akainu digs a right hand underneath Maulovski's ribcage. Maulovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses.
Akainu trying to control the position but instead, Maulovski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akainu into the cage.
Maulovski misses with a punch to the body.
Akainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Akainu is leaning against Maulovski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maulovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Maulovski misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses.
Maulovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Akainu tries to stall but Maulovski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Maulovski.
Akainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Maulovski.
Maulovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akainu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akainu lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maulovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akainu.
Akainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maulovski's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maulovski lands an uppercut.
Maulovski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akainu backwards.
Maulovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Akainu backwards.
Maulovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Akainu backwards. #T3#
Maulovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akainu lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maulovski misses with some punches.
Akainu lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maulovski.
Akainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maulovski tries to work over Akainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akainu gets through Maulovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akainu.
Maulovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Akainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maulovski's elbow.
Maulovski blocks an uppercut.
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses.
Akainu throws a head punch that misses.
Maulovski is pushing Akainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maulovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akainu throws a head punch that misses.
Akainu tries to land knees in the clinch but Maulovski avoids the damage to the body.
Akainu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maulovski is breathing heavily.
Akainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maulovski works on Akainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Akainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akainu gets through Maulovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akainu can't find room to land a body shot as Maulovski controls the action.
Akainu is looking to control Maulovski's arms but Maulovski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akainu has his back to the cage.
Maulovski tries to work over Akainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akainu working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Maulovski.
Maulovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maulovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maulovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sakazuki Akainu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Akainu throws a chopping leg kick but Maulovski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maulovski lands a jab to the head.
Maulovski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maulovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akainu.
Yuri Maulovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akainu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maulovski.
Akainu throws a chopping leg kick but Maulovski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maulovski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Maulovski's head.
Akainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maulovski.
Maulovski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maulovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Maulovski.
A head kick misses from Akainu.
Akainu throws a hook but Maulovski blocks it.
Maulovski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Maulovski wants to clinch.
A big left from Akainu misses.
Maulovski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maulovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akainu misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Akainu scores with a jab.
Maulovski tests Akainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akainu cracks Maulovski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akainu.
Akainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maulovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Maulovski.
Maulovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akainu.
Akainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Akainu throws a leg kick that misses.
Akainu misses with a looping right.
Akainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Maulovski.
Akainu throws a head kick but Maulovski moves out of range.
It looked like Maulovski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Maulovski has closed the distance and engaged Akainu in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
Akainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maulovski misses with a punch to the body.
Akainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maulovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akainu blocks a body shot from Maulovski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maulovski.
Maulovski blocks an uppercut.
Akainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akainu throws a head punch that misses.
Akainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Maulovski.
Akainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maulovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maulovski scores with a shot to the side of Akainu's head.
Akainu prevents a body shot from Maulovski.
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski lands a body punch. #T3#
Maulovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maulovski.
Maulovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maulovski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Akainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maulovski backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Akainu fails to land.
Akainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maulovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akainu.
Maulovski blocks an uppercut.
Maulovski tries a body shot but Akainu blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maulovski.
Maulovski slows down the pace here.
Maulovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maulovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Akainu working aggressively here.
Maulovski lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Maulovski.
Akainu is breathing heavily.
Maulovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski misses with some punches.
Maulovski lands a nice uppercut.
Akainu misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Akainu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akainu is looking to control Maulovski's arms but Maulovski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akainu has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Maulovski.
Maulovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akainus head.
Akainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Maulovski.
Maulovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akainu tries to throw a body punch but Maulovski avoids it by throwing Akainu back against the cage.
Maulovski tries to work over Akainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maulovski is working Akainu over against the cage.
Maulovski digs a right hand underneath Akainu's ribcage. Akainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Maulovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maulovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Maulovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Maulovski on the inside.
Akainu tries to stall but Maulovski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maulovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maulovski blocks an uppercut.
Akainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Maulovski breaks from the clinch.
Akainu misses with a hook. Maulovski ducked under it nicely.
Maulovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maulovski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maulovski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maulovski fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maulovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akainu manages to avoid it.
A jab from Maulovski finds it's way through Akainu's defenses.
Maulovski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Maulovski misses the shot to the body.
Maulovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maulovski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maulovski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maulovski throws a low kick but Akainu avoids it.
Maulovski throws a push kick but Akainu slaps the foot to one side.
Akainu misses with a hook.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akainu slips under a jab from Maulovski.
Maulovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akainu misses with a head kick.
Akainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Akainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maulovski.
A solid body kick from Maulovski.
Maulovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Maulovski tries to clinch but Akainu moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maulovski.
Yuri Maulovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Maulovski misses with a shot to the body
and Akainu counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maulovski wants to clinch up but Akainu keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Akainu.
Maulovski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maulovski scores with a shot to the body.
Akainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sakazuki Akainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maulovski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maulovski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maulovski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maulovski. Akainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akainu throws a hook but Maulovski blocks it.
Akainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maulovski tries to land a leg kick but Akainu saw it coming and moves away.
Maulovski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maulovski scores with a hook.
Akainu throws a sloppy head kick and Maulovski moves out of range easily. #T3#
Akainu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maulovski.
Maulovski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab by Maulovski.
Akainu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maulovski throws a right hand that Akainu ducks under and follows up with a left that Akainu also avoids with ease.
Akainu throws a head kick but Maulovski moves out of range.
Akainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maulovski wants to slow Akainu down by chopping away at his legs.
Maulovski blocks a jab.
Maulovski slips a jab from Akainu.
Maulovski throwing a counter right hand but Akainu manages to avoid it.
Akainu checks a leg kick.
Akainu wants to counter the offense by Maulovski and move into the clinch position.
Akainu misses with a body kick.
Maulovski throws a looping overhand right but Akainu ducks down to avoid it.
Akainu throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maulovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maulovski sets himself, and Akainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Maulovski avoids it this time.#T4#
Akainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akainu scores with a jab. Maulovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maulovski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maulovski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maulovski lands with a straight right. Akainu didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Maulovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maulovski tries to throw a body punch but Akainu avoids it by throwing Maulovski back against the cage.
Akainu gets through Maulovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maulovski is leaning against Akainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Maulovski on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maulovski lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Maulovski - that landed with a thud.
Maulovski avoiding damage as Akainu throws knees to the body.
Maulovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maulovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Maulovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maulovski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Yuri Maulovski!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Yuri Maulovski!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Yuri Maulovski!

Yuri Maulovski wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Yuri Maulovski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Sakazuki Akainu was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you!'.

Event: UGD 26:Escobarre Vs Stenbeck
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Maulovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akainu.
Maulovski is looking to slow Akainu down with leg kicks.
Maulovski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maulovski catches Akainu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maulovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maulovski throws a hook to the side of Akainu's head but Akainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maulovski is looking to score with low kicks.
Maulovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akainu backs up against the cage.
Maulovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maulovski.
Maulovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuri Maulovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Akainu.
No joy there for Maulovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Maulovski moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akainu.
Akainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akainu prevents a body shot from Maulovski.
Akainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Maulovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maulovski misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akainu. #T1#
Akainu has a couple of punches blocked by Maulovski.
A head punch on the inside from Maulovski fails to land.
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akainu throws a head punch that misses.
Maulovski lands with a short shot to the head.
Akainu slows down the pace here.
Maulovski misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maulovski.
Akainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Maulovski backwards.
Maulovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akainu.
Akainu tries to land knees in the clinch but Maulovski avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akainu.
Maulovski misses with the head strike.
Maulovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maulovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maulovski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akainu.
Maulovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Maulovski can't find room to land a body shot as Akainu controls the action.
Akainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maulovski misses with the head strike.
Akainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maulovski pushes Akainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maulovski trying to control the position but instead, Akainu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maulovski into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akainu misses with a punch to the body.
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses.
Akainu has Maulovski pressed against the cage.
Akainu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Akainu. #T3#
Akainu tries to land knees in the clinch but Maulovski avoids the damage to the body.
Maulovski blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Maulovski breaks from the clinch.
Akainu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akainu digs a good body shot into Maulovski's ribs.
Maulovski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akainu momentarily.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses.
Maulovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maulovski sizes up Akainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Maulovski lands.#CL#
Maulovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akainu, pushing him back against the cage.
Akainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maulovski lands a right hand.
Maulovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akainu blocking some punches.
Maulovski lands an uppercut.
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Akainu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Maulovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Akainu on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maulovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Akainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maulovski misses with some punches.
Maulovski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akainu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akainu.
Maulovski taking a breather.
Maulovski managing to block the knees to the body from Akainu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski misses with some punches.
Akainu lands with a light punch inside.
Akainu is trying to stall.
Akainu gets through Maulovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maulovski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Maulovski rushes Akainu and presses him up against the cage.
Akainu prevents a body shot from Maulovski.
A shot in the inside from Akainu.
Akainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski lands a shot to the body.
Maulovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Akainu controls his hands.
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
Akainu has a couple of punches blocked by Maulovski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akainu.
Maulovski managing to block the knees to the body from Akainu.
Maulovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Akainu controls his hands.
Maulovski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Akainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maulovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski lands a body punch. #T1#
Akainu avoiding damage.
Maulovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
A head punch on the inside from Maulovski fails to land.
Maulovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maulovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Maulovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuri Maulovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maulovski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Akainu lands a good knee to the midsection. Maulovski won't want to take too many of those.
Maulovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maulovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akainus head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maulovski.
Maulovski misses with a punch to the body.
Maulovski lands with a short shot to the head.
Akainu lands with a right to the head.
Maulovski tries a body shot but Akainu blocks it.
Maulovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Maulovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maulovski tries a body shot but Akainu blocks it.
Akainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maulovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maulovski misses with a punch to the body.
Akainu has a couple of punches blocked by Maulovski.
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses.
Akainu taking a breather.
Akainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akainu.
Maulovski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akainu has a couple of punches blocked by Maulovski.
Maulovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maulovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akainu's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maulovski. #T3#
Akainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akainu scores with a shot to the side of Maulovski's head.
Maulovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maulovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akainu is keeping busy.
Akainu blocks an uppercut.
Akainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maulovski is working Akainu over against the cage.
Akainu blocking some punches.
Maulovski leaning against his opponent.
Maulovski trying to control the position but instead, Akainu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maulovski into the cage.
Maulovski blocks an uppercut.
Akainu blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akainu. #T4#
Akainu lands a nice uppercut.
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses.
Maulovski working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akainu has Maulovski pushed against the cage.
Maulovski misses with a body punch.
Maulovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Akainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Maulovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akainu scores with a shot to the side of Maulovski's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akainu. #BC2#
Akainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akainu throws a leg kick but Maulovski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akainu throws a lazy right hand but Maulovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akainu throws a leg kick but Maulovski checks it.
Maulovski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut lands for Maulovski. That snapped Akainu's head back.
Maulovski lands a leg kick that knocks Akainu off balance momentarily.
Akainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sakazuki Akainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Maulovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Akainu scores with a nice body kick.
Akainu checks a leg kick.
Maulovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maulovski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maulovski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akainu checks a leg kick.
Akainu throws a hook to the side of Maulovski's head but Maulovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maulovski lands a really nice looking cross but Akainu seems unphased.
Maulovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maulovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akainu manages to avoid it.
Maulovski backing away here, and Akainu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maulovski takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Maulovski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akainu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maulovski is out of range.
Yuri Maulovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Maulovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akainu.
Akainu throws out a leg kick but Maulovski moves out of range and Akainu only half commits.
Akainu scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Akainu.
Akainu feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Good work by Maulovski as he checks the leg kick.
Maulovski connects with a looping right hand.
Maulovski avoids the head kick by Akainu.
Maulovski moves in looking to clinch but Akainu pushes him off.
Maulovski throws a jab but it's blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maulovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maulovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maulovski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akainu avoids a kick to the body.
Maulovski throws a leg kick which misses Akainu's front leg but catches the back leg as Akainu tries to avoid it.
Akainu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akainu misses with a leg kick.
Akainu scoring well with a low kick there.
Akainu throws a chopping leg kick but Maulovski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maulovski throws a leg kick that misses.
Akainu misses with a looping right.
Akainu throws out a loose jab but Maulovski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Maulovski's corner calls for a 1-2. Maulovski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Akainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maulovski throws a shot from downtown. Akainu moves away and avoids it.
Akainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Maulovski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Akainu lands an overhand right.
Maulovski blocks a head kick by Akainu.
Akainu throws out a loose jab but Maulovski uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Maulovski moves into the clinch.
Akainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Akainu.
Still in the clinch, Maulovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maulovski misses with a body punch.
Akainu slows down the pace here.
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Akainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Akainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maulovski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maulovski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maulovski misses with an uppercut. Akainu saw that one coming.
Akainu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maulovski.
Maulovski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maulovski misses with a low kick.
Maulovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maulovski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akainu.
Akainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Maulovski.
Akainu avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Maulovski lands a leg kick that knocks Akainu off balance momentarily.#CL#
Maulovski gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maulovski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maulovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akainu backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski misses with some punches.
Akainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maulovski working aggressively here.
Maulovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Akainu backwards. #BC2#
Akainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Akainu.
Maulovski throws a one two combo.
Maulovski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akainu momentarily.
Maulovski throws a leg kick
and Akainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuri Maulovski.
I think Maulovski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: UGD 18:Lewis Vs Hooper
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Akainu lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Akainu scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Akainu misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akainu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Akainu throws a big shot that misses.
Akainu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akainu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akainu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a low kick but Akainu moves out of range easily.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie. #T1#
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Akainu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Akainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akainu misses with a leg kick.
Akainu staying out of range there.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akainu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheers as Akainu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Akainu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Akainu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akainu connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akainu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Akainu.
Gracie tests Akainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Akainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akainu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie checks a low kick from Akainu.
A head kick misses from Akainu.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akainu tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Akainu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sakazuki Akainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akainu misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Akainu looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Akainu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Akainu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie digs a good hook to Akainu's body. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Akainu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control. Akainu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akainu has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Akainu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie!#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akainu, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Akainu's legs.
Akainu striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Akainu is trying to improve his position.
Akainu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Akainu manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Wayne Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Akainu tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot by Akainu.
Akainu throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Akainu is wise to it.
Sakazuki Akainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Akainu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Akainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akainu is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Akainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Akainu's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu motions for Gracie to come forward. Akainu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akainu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akainu's head.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akainu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Akainu cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akainu is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Akainu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akainu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Akainu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akainu throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Akainu throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Akainu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akainu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Akainu jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Gracie catches Akainu right on the button with a cross.
Gracie feints and then cracks Akainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akainu down. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Gracie follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jab by Gracie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Akainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akainu walks into a left hand.
Akainu throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Akainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Akainu ducks down to avoid it.
Akainu checks a leg kick.
Gracie feints a jab promting Akainu to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Akainu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a body punch but Akainu moves out of range. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Akainu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Akainu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Akainu wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akainu defends well.
Akainu chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gracie trying to control but Akainu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Akainu working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily. #T4##SUB#
Akainu looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wayne Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Akainu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akainu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Akainu lands a jab.
Akainu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Akainu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Akainu's belly button to the back.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie tries a low kick but Akainu avoids it.
As Gracie backs away, Akainu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Akainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akainu.
Akainu misses with a kick to the body
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akainu throws a nice head kick!
Akainu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Akainu misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Akainu.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akainu, right into the meat.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akainu wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Akainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Akainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakazuki Akainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Akainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akainu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Akainu staying out of range there.
Akainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akainu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Akainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Akainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akainu to the mat! Akainu manages to get full guard.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
John Wayne Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.#T3#
Akainu wants to get back to full guard.
Akainu has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Akainu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling from mount. #T4#
Akainu is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Akainu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wayne Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Sakazuki Akainu spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you!'.

Event: UGD 13:Gallagher Vs Fleshou
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boskins.
Akainu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boskins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akainu.
Boskins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boskins tries to clinch but Akainu is having none of it.
Akainu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boskins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akainu swivels and escapes.
Boskins takes a swing at Akainu's ribcage but misses.
Akainu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boskins's head.
Boskins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Boskins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akainu.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boskins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Boskins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akainu looking to slow down the pace here.
Akainu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boskins tries to pull guard but Akainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Boskins drops back down to his feet. #T1##TD#
Boskins successfully pulls guard.
Akainu trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.
Akainu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akainu wants to control from the top but Boskins keeps moving.
Akainu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Akainu is looking to take a break and control but Boskins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Akainu swings around for an armbar but Boskins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Akainu's guard.
Akainu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Boskins trying to control but Akainu postures up.
Boskins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akainu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akainu is working Boskins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boskins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Akainu throws a big elbow that misses.
Akainu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boskins is keeping the position for now.
Akainu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boskins keeping moving, preventing Akainu from controlling successfully.
Akainu trying to move into half guard but instead Boskins has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Akainu keeping moving, preventing Boskins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Akainu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boskins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akainu can't keep his opponent in guard - Boskins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akainu is trying to maintain the position but Boskins is very close to passing his half guard.
Akainu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Akainu is looking to control Boskins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akainu avoid being mounted?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Akainu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akainu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boskins not doing much here.
Akainu is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akainu manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Akainu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boskins defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Boskins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akainu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boskins has managed to get both his arms back between Akainu's legs - danger averted.
Akainu keeping moving, preventing Boskins from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakazuki Akainu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Akainu misses with a straight right.
Akainu misses the jab.
Boskins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akainu looks for the body kick but Boskins saw that one coming.
Boskins tries to counter by clinching up but Akainu breaks away and moves out of range.
Boskins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akainu.
Akainu throws a hook but Boskins blocks it.
Boskins throws a big counter combination but Akainu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boskins tries to clinch up but Akainu circles away and keeps his distance.
Boskins blocks a jab.
Boskins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boskins throws a head kick but Akainu moves out of range.
Boskins has his takedown stuffed
and Akainu counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boskins shoots in and drives through. Akainu sprawls well.
Akainu misses with a low kick.
Akainu works the jab nicely.#T1#
Akainu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boskins. That did some damage!
Akainu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boskins's sensitive parts.
Sakazuki Akainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akainu scores with a leg kick.
Akainu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akainu wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boskins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boskins tries to clinch but Akainu moves out of range.
Boskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Akainu counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Boskins clinches up against the cage.
Boskins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akainu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boskins fails to pull guard.
Akainu misses with a punch to the body.
Akainu misses with the head strike.
Boskins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boskins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akainu walks away with a smile on his face. Boskins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##TD#
Boskins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akainu to the ground. Boskins is now in Akainu's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akainu working a defensive guard here.
Boskins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dwayne Boskins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akainu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Akainu looking to sit in guard and control but Boskins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Akainu is looking for a triangle but Boskins pushes his legs off easily.
Boskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Akainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akainu is looking to sweep but instead, Boskins has passed into half guard. #T3#
Boskins is thwarting Akainu's attempts to control the position.
Akainu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akainu is looking to control Boskins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akainu avoid being mounted?
Boskins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boskins is keen to just control but Akainu is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Akainu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akainu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Boskins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akainu is just riding it out for now. Boskins eventually gives up the hold.
Akainu is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akainu is looking for a sweep. Boskins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akainu is pressing down on Boskins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakazuki Akainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Akainu throws a low kick, looking for Boskins's leg but Boskins calmly moves out of range.
Akainu throws a body kick that misses.
Boskins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akainu sprawls and moves away.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Boskins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Akainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boskins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boskins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akainu's waist but Akainu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boskins off to one side.
Akainu stuffs the takedown attempt from Boskins. Boskins gets slowly back to his feet.
Akainu connects with a solid leg kick.
Akainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Akainu.
A jab from Akainu misses.
Boskins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akainu connects with a leg kick. Boskins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boskins tries to clinch up but Akainu circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Akainu moves out of range as Boskins strikes.
Akainu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boskins.
Akainu misses with a looping left.
Akainu looks to land a left hand but Boskins moved out of range nicely.
Akainu lands with a good body shot.
Akainu throws the left hand but Boskins avoids the punch easily.
Boskins tries to clinch there but Akainu circles away.
Akainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Akainu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akainu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Boskins breaks the clinch.
Boskins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akainu defends it nicely.
Sakazuki Akainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Boskins slips under a jab from Akainu.
Boskins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akainu scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Akainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akainu.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boskins shoots for a takedown but Akainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akainu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boskins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akainu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boskins takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Boskins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Akainu trying to control from the bottom.
Boskins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Akainu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boskins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akainu keeping hold of Boskins's head, controlling as best he can.
Boskins is thwarting Akainu's attempts to control the position.
Boskins content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Akainu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akainu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boskins is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boskins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akainu's head.
Boskins wants to pass to mount but Akainu is defending the position.
Boskins thows a huge punch but Akainu dodges it nicely.
Boskins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akainu's head.
Akainu is trying to maintain the position but Boskins is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Boskins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akainu defends it well.
Akainu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakazuki Akainu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akainu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakazuki Akainu!
A victorious Sakazuki Akainu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UGD 11: 2000 Seater
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Van Gogh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akainu but Akainu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice jab there from Akainu.
Akainu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Gogh.
Akainu scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akainu.
Van Gogh dives in for a single leg takedown but Akainu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akainu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akainu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akainu cracks the inside of Van Gogh's front leg.
Akainu with a hook.
Akainu connects with a single shot there.
Van Gogh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akainu's waist but Akainu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Gogh off to one side.
Sakazuki Akainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akainu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Gogh has time to react.
Van Gogh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akainu defends it nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Gogh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akainu - the referee stops the clock and Van Gogh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akainu. Van Gogh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
No luck for Van Gogh with that takedown attempt.
Van Gogh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Akainu connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Van Gogh to the floor! Akainu dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Van Gogh is rocked!
Akainu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Gogh is still in real trouble! Can Akainu finish him?
Akainu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Gogh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Van Gogh seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Gogh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Van Gogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gogh is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Akainu is looking for a kimura but Van Gogh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akainu to get the leverage.
Akainu is trying to control. Van Gogh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Gogh wants to improve his position but Akainu is controlling well. #SUB2#
Van Gogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Gogh taking some punishment here, with Akainu in his half guard.
Van Gogh is not content to let Akainu control the position.#SUB#
Akainu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Gogh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akainu.
Van Gogh tries to get to full guard but Akainu has control of the leg. #T3#
Akainu is trying to control. Van Gogh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Akainu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Van Gogh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akainu pulls his head out easily.
Van Gogh trying to control but Akainu postures up.
Akainu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Akainu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Van Gogh is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Akainu is landing with some decent strikes but Van Gogh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Van Gogh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van Gogh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akainu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Gogh won't allow Akainu to pass to mount.
Akainu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Van Gogh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Gogh.#SUB2#
Akainu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Gogh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akainu has managed to get both his arms back between Van Gogh's legs - danger averted.
Akainu stands up over Van Gogh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akainu passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akainu working Van Gogh over with strikes. #SUB2#
Van Gogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Akainu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakazuki Akainu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gogh shoots in for a takedown but Akainu shows good takedown defense.
Akainu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akainu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Akainu as Van Gogh shoots in.#KD#
Akainu connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Van Gogh to the floor! Akainu dives in looking for the finish!
Akainu trying to control from half guard but Van Gogh is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akainu controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Van Gogh is out! Akainu gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sakazuki Akainu!
During a confident post fight interview, Sakazuki Akainu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Causing Havoc 62
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Akainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bombs.
Akainu looks to land a left hand but Bombs moved out of range nicely.
Akainu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bombs throws a head kick but Akainu moves out of range.
Akainu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bombs momentarily.
Akainu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bombs checks it well. #CL#
Bombs pushes Akainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Akainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombs is trying to break the clinch but Akainu has him pressed against the cage.
Bombs lands a left hand.
Akainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bombs blocks an uppercut.
Akainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akainu takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akainu.
Akainu tries to stall but Bombs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bombs misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Bombs lands a body punch.
Bombs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bombs.
Bombs throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
Akainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bombs misses with a punch on the inside.
Bombs digs a right hand into Akainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akainu's gas tank.
Akainu stalling the fight.
Bombs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bombs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bombs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akainu blocks a body shot from Bombs.
Akainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bombs wants to get back to striking at distance but Akainu won't allow it. #BC#
Bombs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Akainu lands a leg kick that knocks Bombs off balance momentarily.
Bombs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bombs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Akainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Akainu looks to land a right hand but Bombs moved out of range.
Bombs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akainu throws a lazy right hand but Bombs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akainu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bombs. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akainu throws a hook but Bombs blocks it.
Bombs misses with a head kick.
Bombs wants to land a leg kick but Akainu is out of range.
Bombs misses with a low kick.
Akainu throws the left hand but Bombs avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Bombs does it's job there.
Akainu throws the kick towards the body but Bombs avoids it.
Bombs tries to bum rush Akainu with a series of wild strikes but Akainu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Bombs moves into the clinch successfully.
Bombs lands with a light punch inside.
Akainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombs.
Nice body punch from Bombs. #T3#
Bombs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bombs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bombs fails to land.
Bombs lands with a right to the head.
Akainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bombs.
Akainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Bombs is looking to break free of the clinch but Akainu has double underhooks.
Akainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bombs can't break the clinch.
Akainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bombs tries to break free but Akainu pushes him back against the cage.
Bombs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Akainu.
Bombs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akainu is looking to control Bombs's arms but Bombs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akainu has his back to the cage.
Bombs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Bombs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Akainu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bombs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bombs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bombs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bombs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akainu.
Bombs checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses.
Bombs tries to counter with a takedown but Akainu is quick to defend against it.
Akainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombs feinted with a counter takedown.
Bombs tries a head kick but it misses.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Akainu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Akainu is predictable there #CL#
and Bombs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Bombs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bombs takes a swing at Akainu's ribcage but misses.
Akainu tries to land a leg kick but Bombs saw it coming and moves away.
Akainu throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Bombs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akainu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sakazuki Akainu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Bombs.
Bombs throws a low kick, looking for Akainu's leg but Akainu calmly moves out of range.
Bombs sets himself, and Akainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Bombs avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Bombs.
Akainu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Akainu tenderised Bombs's leg. Bombs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bomb Bombs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akainu checks a low kick from Bombs.
Akainu throws an overhand right that lands on Bombs's shoulder, as Bombs tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs blocks a head kick by Akainu.
Akainu throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Bombs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Akainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Bomb Bombs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akainu has a couple of punches blocked by Bombs.
Bombs wants to get back to striking at distance but Akainu won't allow it.
Akainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bombs uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bombs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bombs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Akainu.
Bombs can't find room to land a body shot as Akainu controls the action.
Bombs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Akainu breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Akainu misses.
Bombs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akainu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akainu.
Akainu missing with a left hand there. Bombs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akainu throws a leg kick but Bombs moved away.
Akainu misses with a low kick.
Bombs moves in looking to clinch but Akainu pushes him off.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bombs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akainu, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Akainu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bombs. Those never looked like landing.
Akainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akainu.
Akainu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bombs throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Bombs tenderised Akainu's leg. Akainu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bombs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akainu is out of range and Bombs settles back down.
Akainu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akainu is looking to slow Bombs down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Akainu there.#T3#
Bombs throws the kick towards the body but Akainu avoids it.
Akainu looks to land a left hand but Bombs moved out of range nicely.
Bombs misses with a kick to the body.
Akainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akainu throws a leg kick which misses Bombs's front leg but catches the back leg as Bombs tries to avoid it.
Akainu avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Akainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bombs throws a head kick but Akainu moves out of range.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Akainu there.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akainu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akainu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses.
Akainu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bombs doesn't manage to clinch there - Akainu circles away. #T4#
Akainu moves out of range of the body kick from Bombs.
Akainu misses with a low kick.
Akainu tries to score with a low kick but Bombs moves his leg out of the way.
Bombs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bombs misses with a leg kick
and Akainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bombs lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Akainu finds it's way through Bombs's defenses.
Akainu stuns Bombs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bombs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bombs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akainu.
Bombs lands with a slapping head kick.
Akainu scoring well with a low kick there.
Bombs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akainu misses with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Akainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akainu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakazuki Akainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Akainu scores with a head kick. Bombs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bombs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akainu.
Akainu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akainu with a nice cross.
Akainu connects with a jab.
Akainu avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick and Akainu moves out of range easily.
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick and Akainu moves out of range easily.
Bombs avoids the head kick by Akainu.
Bombs connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu blocks a head kick by Bombs.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bombs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bombs moves away from the strike by Akainu.
Akainu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bombss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Bombs cracks a nice hook into Akainu's ribs.#CL#
Bombs drives through and clinches with Akainu against the cage. #BC#
Bombs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Akainu misses.
Akainu moves out of range as Bombs throws a body kick.
Akainu blocks a head kick by Bombs.
Akainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akainu cracks the inside of Bombs's front leg.
Akainu slips a jab and a cross from Bombs.
Akainu avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bombs tries to clinch but Akainu moves out of range.
Akainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bombs feints and then cracks Akainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akainu down.
Sakazuki Akainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bombs lands with a right hand.
Akainu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bombs takes a step back to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Akainu misses.
Bombs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akainu misses with a body kick.
Bombs is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bombs moves into the clinch.
Bombs lands a nice shot to the body.
Akainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Bombs scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Bombs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bombs checks a leg kick.
Bombs throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bombs checks a leg kick. #T3#
Bombs tries to clinch there but Akainu circles away.
Akainu pushes Bombs away with a front kick.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akainu misses with an uppercut. Bombs saw that one coming.
Akainu avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomb Bombs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akainu scores with a hook.
Bombs slips under a jab from Akainu.
Bombs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akainu. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Akainu misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akainu.
Bombs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akainu throws out the jab.
Akainu avoids the body shot from Bombs. #T4#
Akainu lands a jab to Bombs's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Akainu.
Akainu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akainu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akainu moves out of range as Bombs throws a body kick.
Bombs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akainu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bombs.
Bombs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akainu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bombs.
Akainu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bombs misses with a hook.
Bombs's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bombs swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sakazuki Akainu.
I've got Akainu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakazuki Akainu!
During a confident post fight interview, Sakazuki Akainu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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